If convicted at a general court-martial, he could get life in prison on the misbehavior charge and up to five years for desertion.
2015
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Portland government watchdog prepares for ‘new hobby’
PORTLAND — For years, he has introduced himself the same way. “Robert Hains, Holm Avenue,” he’d say simply as he spoke to City Councilors on points large and small during public comment opportunities at almost every council meeting. But from now on, all of Hains’ Monday nights will belong to him. He said he will no […]
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Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Topsham eyes Comp Plan update for 2016
TOPSHAM — A series of “Back to the Future” workshops is paving the way for an update to the town’s Comprehensive Plan. The series began in October and concludes March 9, 2016. Next up is “Topsham’s historic heritage: Can we build for the future without losing the past?” It will be held at the Topsham […]
Posted inMaine, News
Pedestrian hit as crowd of supporters joins Freeport Flag Ladies’ demonstration
The Norway woman, a supporter of the group, was hit by an SUV turning onto School Street in downtown Freeport.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Former Falmouth subdivision closer to becoming open space
FALMOUTH — For only the second time in recent history, the town is vacating plans for a subdivision. The 17-lot Overlook Farms Subdivision off Gray Road, which was approved by the Planning Board in 2014, is instead being preserved as open space. The Falmouth Land Trust purchased the 62-acre property in West Falmouth last June […]
Posted inNation & World, News
Woman charged with murder, hit-and-run in Las Vegas Strip crash
Police say she intentionally plowed a car carrying her young daughter through crowds of pedestrians.
Posted inCoastal Journal, Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Dishin' That: Adventures in hiring, Part 3: The 10-step program
As resumes started pouring in, the exhausted chef/owner became more agitated. Her rants grew along with the pile of unqualified or unsuitable applicants. Still crazy busy with holiday parties and family gatherings, we were almost looking forward to the slow days January and February would bring. The entire overworked staff was on eggshells every time […]
Posted inPortland Forecaster, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Portland’s longest night
Caitlin Beling of South Portland lights a candle to honor one of the 43 homeless people who died in Portland in 2015. Being was among those who attended Preble Street’s Homeless Persons’ Memorial Vigil at Monument Square late Monday afternoon. The annual event takes place on the winter solstice, the longest night of the year, […]
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Pedestrian struck at Freeport Flag Ladies rally
FREEPORT – A rally for the Freeport Flag Ladies on Tuesday morning turned somber after a pedestrian was hit by a car and injured. Almost 150 people stood on Main Street Dec. 22 in support of the flag ladies, who have gathered at the corner of Main and School streets to wave American flags every […]